De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?

A) The nature of humanity
B) The inevitability of fate
C) The importance of religion
D) The nature of the universe

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

A) As composed of atoms and void
B) As a reflection of human perception
C) As a fixed and unchanging entity
D) As a creation of gods

3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?

A) They are embodiments of nature
B) They do not intervene in the universe
C) They control every aspect of life
D) They created the universe out of chaos

4. Which of the following does Lucretius NOT attribute to the gods?

A) The order of the cosmos
B) Creation of the universe
C) Human morality
D) The beauty of nature

5. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?

A) Anxiety and fear of loss
B) Religion
C) Differences in opinion
D) Poverty

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

A) It is purely biological
B) It is the greatest virtue
C) It is always rewarding
D) It can lead to turmoil and pain

7. What role do senses play in Lucretius's philosophy?

A) They are a means to acquire knowledge
B) They should be ignored
C) They are irrelevant
D) They are misleading and deceptive

8. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?

A) Hexameter
B) Free verse
C) Couplets
D) Iambic pentameter

9. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?

A) The swerve
B) Magnetic attraction
C) Divine intervention
D) The push and pull

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